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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
1
Indiana legislators debate a broad anti trust bill making conspiracies to restrain trade illegal with fines up to ten thousand dollars and two to five years in prison. The session also considers supreme court commission appointments and measures to regulate drugs, salaries, and venue changes.
Senator Shockney authors a natural gas bill allowing cities to vote appropriations up to 2 percent of their tax assessment to aid pipeline construction. The measure targets towns outside the gas belt, including Richmond, Logansport, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne, with several smaller communities expected to benefit. Senator Johnson also introduces a death penalty execution bill after yesterday’s session, detailing post-sentencing procedures.
Representative Pleasants of Vevay introduces a long bill to create a state series of school texts with a five member commission to compile and license books for all common schools. The plan covers spelling readers arithmetics geographies grammar physiology history and writing, financed by a 250000 revolving fund and 50000 bond. A separate bill on compulsory attendance aims to require children six to sixteen attend four months yearly with penalties. A 4000000 funding proposal supports public school text book program and free distribution under state control.
A report cites bills and actions in the Indiana legislature including prison sewer projects for Michigan City, a six month imprisonment penalty, and a proposed four year term for county officers. Debates over fee reductions, convict labor pay, damning restrictions on alcohol, and congestion of legislative business are noted with ministerial resolutions and committee referrals.
The governor's secretary announced two laws approved by the chief executive: a $125,000 appropriation for general assembly expenses and a time-setting bill for the Seventh judicial circuit. The Education Committee backed a proposal to cut school fund loan interest from eight to six percent to encourage borrowing and relieve taxpayers. A Blair Sunday rest bill received party-line support, with Nolan citing conscience and religious liberty. Senator Hubbell urged a labor bureau with child labor limits, mine and factory inspection, profit sharing, and prison labor markings. In Pranapolis, committees reported. a judiciary bill on criminal prosecutions was refined but sent to another committee.
At Tiptonville Mississippi River area a young man married the widow of J F Atchison. The father lured son and wife to murder the widow for $300 to $400. Neighbors exposed the plot. The trio was captured and hanged by a posse. Tiptonville lapse in rail and telegraph access.
New York reports reveal that Henry P. Marshall, longtime Seamen's Bank for Savings cashier, defrauded about $700,000. He died of heart disease at the bank on November 16, 1888. His son, the estate administrator, and attorney Clarence R. Conger handle the inquiry as missing securities surface amid the mystery.
A Cheyenne report says Calvin Bloodgood was killed at Sam's Fork by his wife who then eloped with Pittsburg pugilist Jack Cushing. Sheriff Hanson pursues the couple as Bloodgood’s miners chase toward the railroad station. Bloodgood died ten minutes after being shot. the pair fled east on a train.
In Movnsr Horny New Jersey, John McNeil shot and killed his brother-in-law James Dallet Jr on his doorstep after a brief exchange. McNeil surrendered to authorities, the motive unclear though Dallet had married McNeil’s sister years earlier. The night also reports fires in St Paul Grand Opera House and surrounding blocks, extensive property loss with heavy insurance coverage. Other fires in Chicago, Locust Gap, Rockford, and Brooklyn are noted with sizable damages and insured losses.
The Trades and Labor Council in Toronto reports 163 people admitted to a consul ward in the first half of January and 65 families granted outdoor relief. They attribute the poverty to over emigration from Great Britain to Canadian labor centers. Premier Sir John A. Macdonald promised immigration expenditure cuts but the council calls the promise vague.
Major Lillie known as Pawnee Bill said preliminaries for the Oklahoma invasion were favorable and he would cross into the territory February 1. Between 500 and 1,000 will depart January 28 in wagons and on horseback to join along the march, with the total expected to reach 5,000 at the line of the territory. Many nonmembers will also ride along, joining colonies from the east and south.
Dispatches from Washington report German troops beating all non Germans in Samoa and burning American homes while killings occur among Americans. Mataafa forces clash with Germans on December 18 with higher German losses and U.S. flag controversy cited. Secretary Whitney urges a clear Pacific policy as U.S. ships Nipsic Vandalia and Trenton move toward Samoa, with Vandalia sailing and Trenton and Vandalia preparatory arrivals. London reports Minister Phelps and Lord Salisbury discuss Samoa tensions.
Mr Xavier Vaugier aged eighty five died suddenly at 12 Sturgis street Fort Wayne after a week of ill health likely heart failure. A pioneer resident since 1844 born in France he served seven years in the marine and fought in the Algiers campaign. He leaves his wife and four daughters Mrs Fields Reed Perriguay and Nomay. A son Joseph was killed in the civil war.
Gertie Miller sixteen tried to shoot her mother at 208 Dearborn street in Curia co. The revolver bullet missed and the girl leaped at a window to escape, but was stopped by an officer and locked up at the armory.
Father Dowd of St Patrick's Church in Montreal denounces the Illinois Catholic Order of Foresters from the pulpit. He cites no reasons beyond authorization by Vicar General Manchal and warns his Irish congregation against association with the order or its aims. Many in the church already belong to the group.
New York dispatch reports about two million British women voting in county council elections across England Scotland and Wales. The suffrage party notes many influential ladies support Lady Sandhurst Miss Jane Cobden and others elected to councils as they resist legal quibbles over their positions. Lady Sandhurst is anticipated to become a London Alderman.
Roanoke Roanoke about fifteen miles west of the city on the Wabash road suffered a disastrous fire last Monday. The drug store of H Zent and two store buildings including a meat market owned by J G Price were consumed. Flames threatened the town but residents fought bravely and saved the rest. The drug store was insured for 1000 dollars but the buildings carried no insurance. Total loss estimated at 1500 dollars, a severe blow to Roanoke as the structures were among the town's best.
A Havana special reports nine villagers killed by local authorities in Guantanamo while pursuing two kidnappers. Families witness the killings as officers, following orders, intensify efforts to locate the suspects. News notes the town lies about sixty miles from Havana and prints full atrocity accounts.
In Manravette Michigan on January 18 business men agreed to close at eight. Last night clerks at Yallowstein and Son’s lit cheap cigars at eight and filled the store with smoke, driving out lady customers. They vow to continue the tactic.
Crisel and Hendrix cross tie contractors on the Evansville and St Louis line filed suit in the superior court seeking 27800 damages. They allege railroad discrimination harmed their business and led to losses.
In Evansville Indiana the Democratic Congressional Committee met at the St George hotel and named A F Parrett as the nominee to fill Gov A P Hovey’s unexpired term. The special election is set for the 29th inst.
A deputy U S marshal arrested John J Burton alias J Warren Miller at Trinidad Colorado on charges of defrauding the government of 1133 while postmaster at Royal City Indiana. Burton and his family had been living in Trinidad for some time, engaged in his trade.
Democratic Veterans Depar Iowa January 18 report notes the movement to organize a society of democratic veterans extends beyond Indiana. Active steps are under way for a county camp with eighty one members already enrolled in the proposed organization.
A silver brick donated by the Pueblo Smelting Company reached the city last night to aid Willey building disaster sufferers. The brick measures 1 by 3 inches and has an intrinsic value of about 850. It will be sold at auction to raise funds.
In Osage City at about 2 am Hon James McManes shot brigadier general H K McConnell after suspecting improper relations with McManes wife. McConnell died or was fatally wounded. McManes surrendered claiming McConnell ruined his marriage and life. McConnell a leading attorney and politician, recent Kansas medical society event attendee.
Commodious dispatches report Vandine estate in New Orleans with nearly 100000 in cash and bonds. Father Brooks accused of undue influence in New Jersey probate. clashes with oyster pirates in Maryland. White Caps warnings in Ohio and Kansas. theatre discrimination case in Culcavo. Arab slave trade threats near Zanzibar. Haley linked to Murchison letter. cigar makers strike in Havana. Hyde colliery fire damp disaster in Lespey. Confederate veterans form new Republican Soldiers’ League in Bucomuneros.
Troy New York reports a new organization aimed at concentrating political influence among Republican veterans. Organizers are to be selected immediately to promote the order across the state and nation, reflecting rising partisan activity in the era.
In Trevox Indiana, the White Caps warned evil doers to beware after flogging victim Omer Davis months ago. The warning appeared in a local paper amid ongoing community tension. Ayer’s Pills advertisement appears next, praising relief from constipation and digestion, followed by a brief note on the New York cigarmakers strike with both sides optimistic.
A clergyman long tormented by catarrh finally found a recipe that cured him and saved his life. Anyone suffering can send a self addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence at 88 Warren St New York City to receive the recipe free of charge.
A Jan 16 dispatch reports Henry M Stanley received a letter dated August 17 from Boma of Ban alya Murella. He notes health, 130 Wangwana 66 Emin Pasha troops, 82 days since leaving Emin, and that Emin is safe with ivory and food. Stanley invites cooperation, claims progress toward Yambringa, and lists plans to move to a nearby island.
Speaker Niblack announced Tuesday’s committee assignments for Allen County lawmakers. Oppenheim chairs the cities and towns panel and holds seats on judiciary third, organization of courts of justice third, and corporations second. Shambaugh leads the rights and privileges committee, sits fourth on ways and means, third on scientific and benevolent institutions, and fifth on bill phrasing. Gladio places third on the trust funds panel, second on county and township business, and third on the road committee.
Comunsra notes Greenville News comment on E M Brayton reply to South Carolina election law. The paper accepts much of his points while asserting white control remains despite minority numbers and tax share. An unrelated closing line touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for catarrh and health claims.
Governor Hovey named Adjutant-general Nicholas R. Ruckle of Indianapolis Surgeon-general Dr. R. B. Jensop of Vincennes Inspector-general John H. Jack of Lafayette Commissary-general Jas. S. Wright of Rockport and a set of aids including W. H. Ridenour Frank Swigert Gil R. Stormont W. A. Oliphant Wm. C. Lamb Perry S. Heath George Hinrich R. C. Wilkinson Capt. O. C. Terry of Posey county as executive clerk. Ayer s Sarsaparilla touted by physicians for cleansing and vitalizing blood.
Jan 19 news from Prrissone reports H F Voit former cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics bank arrested last night. It is believed he lost most of the money he is accused of taking in the infamous wheat deal that ruined Fidelity bank in Cincinnati.
Don Hawk endures dizziness indigestion eye inflammation headaches and fatigue and suffers nasal insult from a constant sniffle and foul breath. Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy allegedly cures catarrh and restores health, ending the embarrassing nasal twang and need to constantly clean nose and throat.
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